Edible brassicas market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian edible brassicas market expanded from 445 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 468 thousand tons in 2021, before contracting to 400 thousand tons by 2023. This growth phase was supported by consistent consumer demand for fresh, healthy vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.

Production in major growing provinces like British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec benefited from government-led agricultural research and integrated pest management practices promoted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, which helped maintain crop quality and yields.

Consumer preferences continued to favor fresh brassicas, with rising interest in minimally processed options like broccoli florets. However, increased competition from imported products, which accounted for 55% of supply in the preserved and specialty foods sector by 2024, added pressure on the domestic market volume.

Production edible brassicas in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Canada's production of edible brassicas remained stable in 2020, reaching 244.1 thousand tonnes, unchanged from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 247.9 thousand tonnes, representing a 1.9% increase from the prior year. In 2019, production saw its largest decline of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Canada's edible brassicas production value declined in 2020. Output was valued at 186.2 million US dollars, marking a 4.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 15.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 195.3 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 18.5% was recorded in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports edible brassicas from Canada

Exports in kind, K t

Canada's edible brassicas export volume declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 89.8 thousand tonnes, which represents a 7.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 100.0 thousand tonnes, when exports grew by 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada's edible brassicas exports were overwhelmingly directed to the United States, which accounted for 99.6% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Canada's edible brassicas export value declined in 2020. Exports totaled 68.5 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 11.7% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 18.8%, equivalent to a 5.9% annualized growth rate. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 77.6 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 33.8% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States accounted for nearly all of Canada's edible brassicas export value, with a share of 99.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020

Imports edible brassicas to Canada

Imports in kind, K t

Canada's edible brassicas import volume reached 299.6 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 3.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 5.9%, equivalent to a 2.0% annualized decline. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 297.1 thousand tonnes, when imports fell by 6.7%. In 2019, imports saw their largest increase of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant source of Canada's edible brassicas imports, accounting for 78.1% of total import volume, with the remainder coming from various smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Canada's edible brassicas import value declined in 2020. Imports totaled 478.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.5% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 5%, equivalent to a 1.6% annualized growth rate. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 490.8 million US dollars, when imports grew by 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States accounted for the majority of Canada's edible brassicas import value, with an 80.4% share of total flows, while other markets represented a fragmented remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020